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DCT pan replacement
Looks like I had something come up and put a hairline crack in the pan. I see kits from ECS with the filter and everything else but I can just replace the pan right? I haven't had any transmissions issues. Is this also still the recommended procedure for filling up the DCT fluid?
https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746269 Anyone with opinions on this from ECS? https://www.ecstuning.com/b-hamburg-...107842385~ham/ |
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You can replace just the pan, but why not get the filters while you're in there? The c-clip/snap ring holding the cover in place is a major pain for the side filter, but just need some good tools and review the tips on the forums.
You'll need access to ISTA to get the full amount of fluid back in there. Without it, I was over 1 L short than what drained out so I ended up taking it into an shop to get it topped off. |
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Haven't changed fluid myself but had it done (warranty) the other week when the thermostat was replaced (over heat code). Went to an indy, don't believe they used ISTA. Thanks! |
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It could also be that sometimes people come back to use the ISTA method to top off fluid after their cars were driven for days and the fluid is balanced out to the usual level everywhere (like the filters and hoses) so it's a coincidence. And the people that used the ISTA method to begin with can add more fluid if they tried again days later. This video shows the screens pretty well - Last edited by Ximian; 12-07-2020 at 09:23 AM.. |
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About the fill up procedure everything I've seen just mentions the revving for a minute at 1-2rpm. If its coming out through the fill plug I'm not really sure how you could get more in there even with ISTA. This video for the F80's which looks very similar to the e9x they mention the same thing after revving check the fill if it overflows you're good Not saying the ISTA is wrong or having it done that way isn't probably the best way just not something that I'm probably going to be too worried about. |
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After revving for the 2 minutes will the temps definitely be enough? Also should the car still be running when doing the top off after revving the engine or can you turn it off, top it off then close it up and be done?
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Wouldn't be a bad idea to get some heat resistant gloves and cut off the finger tips you need to insert the fill bolt and tighten it a bit. Last edited by Ximian; 12-14-2020 at 08:56 AM.. |
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Cool so sounds like process is
Fill Snug up the fill plug Rev for a minute to get temps Fill plug out, top up while engine is idle. Torque fill plug. Shouldn't be too bad. Last edited by coneill; 12-13-2020 at 10:35 PM.. Reason: looks like one minute is the proper time |
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finally got this finished. Fairly easy although being under the car while its running makes me uneasy. I managed to get about 6 liters in before it started coming out of the fill plug so anyone else looking to do it I recommend grabbing an extra liter or two. The kits that come with 5 aren't enough if you do the whole procedure of filling it with it running.
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